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The Dropout is tackling the story of Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) on Hulu, showing viewers how she came to start her biotech company, Theranos — and exactly what led to its downfall. Episode 4 tackles Theranos’ deal with Walgreens, revealing how Elizabeth and Sunny Balwani (Naveen Andrews) pitched their product to retailers. The aftermath will be shown in The Dropout Episode 5, but what is its release date on Hulu?

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Dropout Episode 4, “Old White Men.”]

‘The Dropout’ Episode 4 covers Theranos’ deal with Walgreens

The Dropout Episode 4 sees Elizabeth and Sunny attempting to bring Theranos’ product to retailers, and it gives fans insight into their negotiations with Walgreens. The fictionalized account of their deal sees them pitching Doctor Jay Rosan (Alan Ruck), who believes their technology will bring in profit.

Of course, Jay needs to convince the higher-ups at Walgreens, most of whom don’t trust Elizabeth. They even hire a lab consultant, Kevin Hunter (Rich Sommer), to inspect Theranos’ blood-testing machine. However, Elizabeth and Sunny find ways around Kevin’s interference, all while pushing the CEOs at Walgreens and CVS into considering a partnership.

Kevin remains suspicious of the pair, and he’s not the only one. The Dropout Episode 4 also follows Ian Gibbons (Stephen Fry) as he begins questioning Elizabeth’s actions. This nearly gets him fired, but his colleagues threaten to quit if Elizabeth and Sunny don’t bring him back. Ian eventually returns to the company, albeit in what looks to be a much smaller role than he held previously.

‘The Dropout’ Episode 5 release date and time

Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in 'The Dropout' Episode 5. She's wearing a black turtle neck and black blazer and standing in front of white and green walls.
Amanda Seyfried in ‘The Dropout’ | Beth Dubber/Hulu

With Elizabeth and Sunny winning over Walgreens, The Dropout Episode 5 promises to show Theranos at a high point. It also moves viewers one step closer to seeing the company exposed.

So, when does the next episode of The Dropout arrive on Hulu? New installments hit the platform every Thursday. Episode 5 will arrive on March 17. Hulu typically adds new content around 12:01 a.m. EST.

According to Decider, this is what the release schedule for all eight episodes of The Dropout looks like:

  • March 3: Ep. 1-3
  • March 10: Ep. 4
  • March 17: Ep. 5
  • March 24: Ep. 6
  • March 31: Ep. 7
  • April 7: Ep. 8

The Dropout Episode 5 will bring viewers past the halfway point of this series. What can they expect from the installment when it drops?

What can viewers expect from episode 5 of the Hulu series?

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So, what can fans expect when The Dropout Episode 5 debuts on Hulu? With Elizabeth and Sunny entering into deals with well-known retailers, viewers are about to see how Theranos reaches its peak. Of course, that doesn’t mean suspicions about the company have disappeared.

The fifth installment of the show is called “Flowers of Life,” and Hulu’s synopsis suggests Elizabeth and Sunny still need to prove their tech works. Additionally, it looks like Ian will be on the spot once more:

“With the Walgreens deadline looming, Elizabeth and Sunny scramble to find solutions to their technological failures. Ian is drawn into Elizabeth’s lawsuit against Richard.”

It’ll be interesting to see how the series captures Theranos’ partnership with Walgreens, especially considering how it ended. With just a few chapters left, viewers should also begin seeing how all of this leads to Elizabeth’s eventual conviction.

The first four episodes of The Dropout are currently streaming on Hulu.

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